[Jewelry making - Article 00075] - Re: [Orchid] Truth or dare survey

[Dave Sebaste]

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Hi Friends!

    Wow! I can't believe the outpouring of encouragement and emotional
    support I've received since my posting about "hanging it up."  I
    responded individually to the first few people who wrote to me, and
    each message has touched me personally. I thank you all for your
    caring and expressions of feelings. 

    Let me clarify by saying that I am not bailing out on Orchid, nor am
    I locking up my studio and throwing away the key. It's more of a
    realignment of priorities. Having been out of the high-tech market
    for a couple years is like a decade in most industries, and I have a
    lot of catching up to do in order to make up for lost time and to be
    competitive in this job market. After I land that elusive job, I will
    have a better feeling for how much time I can spend in the studio. 

    One position, for which I have an second interview on Thursday, was
    described to me as a "very much nine-to-five" job, which should
    allow me some time to continue my jewelry work, and possibly even do
    a couple shows. 

    The other side of the equation is why would I continue to make
    jewelry when I can't sell what I've already made. Well, it's in my
    blood. While the demands of home and family may lead my career in a
    particular direction, the artistic compulsion is still within me. The
    last couple years have been a period of significant artistic growth
    for me, and for that I am thankful to have had the time. 

    This next phase in my evolution as an artist-jeweler will cause me
    to be more thoughtful about the projects in which I invest my time.
    The concern about whether I have enough inventory for an upcoming
    show (ha!) will be replaced by the question of whether my limited
    time is worth spending on a given idea. 

    Thanks again to all who have written me and offered their words of
    encouragement. This is a remarkable community, and I will continue
    to be one of it's biggest fans. 

All the best,

Dave

Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com


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